Yamaha Recalls YZ250 Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Risk of Injury, Death (Recall Alert)
Recall 15713 · Dec 18, 2014 · Yamaha
875
units affected
875
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15713
- Date
- Dec 18, 2014
- Company
- Yamaha
- Units affected
- 875
- Product
- Off-road motorcycles
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves model year 2015 Yamaha competition off-road motorcycles with model numbers YZ250FFL and YZ250FFW. The recalled motorcycles are blue and white, and white and red. The model number is on left and right side of the fuel tank cowling. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the frame near the steering stem. The letter F in the 10th position of the VIN number indicates that the unit was made in the 2015 model year.
What can happen
The engine can lock up during operation, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Yamaha motorcycle dealers nationwide from May 2014 through November 2014 for about $7,600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled off-road motorcycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
What is the hazard?
The engine can lock up during operation, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.